둘 중 어느 쪽도 만족스럽지 않은 상황에서 하나를 선택해야만 하는 매우 어려운 상태.
A situation requiring a choice between two or more alternatives, which are typically equally undesirable or difficult.
예문:
"The manager faced a dilemma: either cut staff salaries or close down a branch."
"Environmentalists are often in a dilemma between promoting green energy and protecting local wildlife habitats."
해결책을 찾기 힘든 곤란하고 복잡한 문제나 상황.
A difficult situation or a problematic set of circumstances that is hard to resolve.
예문:
"The sudden loss of funding presented a serious dilemma for the research team."
"Parents often struggle with the dilemma of how much screen time to allow their children."
논리학에서 상대방이 어떤 선택을 하더라도 결국 불리한 결론에 도달하게 만드는 논법.
In logic, an argument that presents two alternatives, both of which lead to the same (usually negative) conclusion.
예문:
"The philosopher's dilemma illustrated that no matter which premise was accepted, the result was a contradiction."